Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour From Hilo
Watch sunset from Mauna Kea Summit and stargaze with a professional telescope
Duration
7-8 Hours
Includes
Sunset, stargazing, hot drinks
Highlights
Head to Mauna Kea’s summit for sunset, then learn about stars and planets during a guided stargazing session. Visit the telescope area linked to the first black hole photo and take home a guide-captured photo.
- Watch the sunset from Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific
- Learn about Big Island history and astronomy from your guide
- Explore the collection of research telescopes near the summit
- Spot stars and planets with a professional telescope, weather permitting
- Enjoy hot beverages during your private star show
- Receive a photo taken by your guide and emailed to you
What's Included
- Sunset viewing at Mauna Kea
- Guided historical and astronomical narration
- Stargazing with a professional telescope (weather permitting)
- Hot beverages
- Guide-taken photo emailed to you
Things to know
This tour requires a strong physical condition and reaches about 14,000 ft. Only ages 13–80 may join; do not join if pregnant or if you have heart or lung conditions, and do not scuba dive within 24 hours.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FAQs
You must be 13–80 years old to join. Do not join if you are pregnant or if you have heart or lung conditions.
This is not a regular sightseeing tour and requires a strong physical condition. You will reach about 14,000 ft, where oxygen levels are about 40% lower than at sea level.
Do not scuba dive within 24 hours before the tour.
Meeting details
Hilo, Hi
